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Voted the number one choice in Richard and Judy's Book Club 2010
Chosen for Radio 4 Book at Bedtime
'Truly marvellous! As compelling as it is stylish, SISTER exists in that rare place where crime fiction and literature coincide' Jeffrey Deaver
'Nicci French via Ford Madox Ford, anyone? Lupton's debut is an exceptionally confident domestic gothic thriller...it also packs a devastating punch' Guardian
'With SISTER, Lupton enters the highly charged ring where the best psychological detective writers spar, her hands raised in a victory clench. Like Kate Atkinson, Patricia Highsmith and Ruth Rendell, Lupton builds suspense not only around the causes and details of her story's brutal denouement, but also around the personalities . . . Both tear-jerking and spine-tingling, SISTER provides an adrenaline rush that could cause a chill on the sunniest afternoon' New York Times
Original, spooky and clever, this thriller is utterly compelling' Closer
'Stunningly accomplished from first page to last, this is the most exciting debut thriller I've read all year. The suspense crackles, and the twists come thick and fast, but more than that it has a touching poignancy that brings tears to your eyes . . .Written with the power and panache of a young Daphne du Maurier, it s devastatingly good, and announces the arrival if a truly original talent' Daily Mail
'This sophisticated psychological thriller is brilliantly written and utterly gripping' You Magazine, Mail Online
'Lupton's crisp insights into grief and familial guilt are married to a confidently executed plot. Free from the genre s more mawkish excesses, Lupton's persuasive narrative voice is what keeps this classy debut on track' Independent
'Beautifully written -- you believe every word' Judy Finnegan, Woman's Own
'Tense, gripping and a total page-turner' Richard Madeley, Woman's Own
'A chilling, gripping, tragic, heart-warming, life-affirming enigma of a story' Booklist
'This superb debut novel has so many twists and turns as to cause dizziness -- it's the literary equivalent of 'scream if you want to go faster' -- and just when you think things are slowing down to a peaceful, settled resolution, there's one more stomach-churning final turn in store' Radio Times
'A heart-tugging, tense mystery . . . It is very good' Bookseller
'Lupton's classy debut is a welcome and exciting addition to the genre' The Lady
'Fast-paced and absurdly entertaining . . . Along with a juicy mystery, it resounds with an authentic sense of sisterly love and loyalty' Boston Globe
'A psychological murder mystery written with literary flair . . . Be prepared for page-turning' Vanity Fair.com --Red
Chosen for Radio 4 Book at Bedtime
'Truly marvellous! As compelling as it is stylish, SISTER exists in that rare place where crime fiction and literature coincide' Jeffrey Deaver
'Nicci French via Ford Madox Ford, anyone? Lupton's debut is an exceptionally confident domestic gothic thriller...it also packs a devastating punch' Guardian
'With SISTER, Lupton enters the highly charged ring where the best psychological detective writers spar, her hands raised in a victory clench. Like Kate Atkinson, Patricia Highsmith and Ruth Rendell, Lupton builds suspense not only around the causes and details of her story's brutal denouement, but also around the personalities . . . Both tear-jerking and spine-tingling, SISTER provides an adrenaline rush that could cause a chill on the sunniest afternoon' New York Times
Original, spooky and clever, this thriller is utterly compelling' Closer
'Stunningly accomplished from first page to last, this is the most exciting debut thriller I've read all year. The suspense crackles, and the twists come thick and fast, but more than that it has a touching poignancy that brings tears to your eyes . . .Written with the power and panache of a young Daphne du Maurier, it s devastatingly good, and announces the arrival if a truly original talent' Daily Mail
'This sophisticated psychological thriller is brilliantly written and utterly gripping' You Magazine, Mail Online
'Lupton's crisp insights into grief and familial guilt are married to a confidently executed plot. Free from the genre s more mawkish excesses, Lupton's persuasive narrative voice is what keeps this classy debut on track' Independent
'Beautifully written -- you believe every word' Judy Finnegan, Woman's Own
'Tense, gripping and a total page-turner' Richard Madeley, Woman's Own
'A chilling, gripping, tragic, heart-warming, life-affirming enigma of a story' Booklist
'This superb debut novel has so many twists and turns as to cause dizziness -- it's the literary equivalent of 'scream if you want to go faster' -- and just when you think things are slowing down to a peaceful, settled resolution, there's one more stomach-churning final turn in store' Radio Times
'A heart-tugging, tense mystery . . . It is very good' Bookseller
'Lupton's classy debut is a welcome and exciting addition to the genre' The Lady
'Fast-paced and absurdly entertaining . . . Along with a juicy mystery, it resounds with an authentic sense of sisterly love and loyalty' Boston Globe
'A psychological murder mystery written with literary flair . . . Be prepared for page-turning' Vanity Fair.com --Red
Review
*'Stunningly accomplished from first page to last, this is the most exciting debut thriller I've read all year. The suspense crackles, and the twists come thick and fast, but - more than that ? it has a touching poignancy that brings tears to your eyes. ...Written with the power and panache of a young Daphne du Maurier, it's devastatingly good, and announces the arrival if a truly original talent.' DAILY MAIL
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123 of 126 people found the following review helpful
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This book belongs to one of my favourite genres (psychological thriller with a twist) and so, because I read so many, I am particularly fussy. Well, I could not have been more pleased with it. It has absolutely captured me from the very first line to the very last one. An engaging read written in letter form, from a sister to another.
Beatrice lives in New York with her fiancé. Her mother rings her up one day delivering shattering news: her younger sister Tess has vanished. The ties between sisters are very strong despite the geographical distance and of course Beatrice hops on the first plane out to London. The circumstances of Tess' disappearance are multi-layered with obscure details and Beatrice is determined to find Tess no matter what. Little does she know, boarding that plane, of the journey she will have to face, uncovering some horrible, painful and frightening facts that will forever change everybody's life.
This book deserves a high praise because it is not only engaging, it has a certain psychological depth that is seldom felt on fast-paced reads, no matter how entertaining. The vocabulary is stylish and cultured and it perfectly conveys emotions and feelings, entwined with the chilly, suspenseful atmosphere that permeates the story. It also defines the deep, deep love between the two sisters. Piercingly touching.
Thumbs up for debut writer Rosamund Lupton!
Beatrice lives in New York with her fiancé. Her mother rings her up one day delivering shattering news: her younger sister Tess has vanished. The ties between sisters are very strong despite the geographical distance and of course Beatrice hops on the first plane out to London. The circumstances of Tess' disappearance are multi-layered with obscure details and Beatrice is determined to find Tess no matter what. Little does she know, boarding that plane, of the journey she will have to face, uncovering some horrible, painful and frightening facts that will forever change everybody's life.
This book deserves a high praise because it is not only engaging, it has a certain psychological depth that is seldom felt on fast-paced reads, no matter how entertaining. The vocabulary is stylish and cultured and it perfectly conveys emotions and feelings, entwined with the chilly, suspenseful atmosphere that permeates the story. It also defines the deep, deep love between the two sisters. Piercingly touching.
Thumbs up for debut writer Rosamund Lupton!
203 of 217 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is one of the best detective stories I have ever read. It is a story about an older sister trying to find out what happened to her younger sister whilst reflecting on how much we ever really know someone.
The pace is fast, it is a cliche but this book deserves the accolade a real page-turner. On her quest to find the truth Beatrice finds herself retracing Tess's steps meeting and suspecting everyone Tess has been in contact with.
The best thing about this book was that it kept you turning right to the very last page.
I would recommend this book to everyone, simply fantastic and I hope Ruth Lupton has more to show us.
The pace is fast, it is a cliche but this book deserves the accolade a real page-turner. On her quest to find the truth Beatrice finds herself retracing Tess's steps meeting and suspecting everyone Tess has been in contact with.
The best thing about this book was that it kept you turning right to the very last page.
I would recommend this book to everyone, simply fantastic and I hope Ruth Lupton has more to show us.
163 of 176 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Taught plotting, moving story and wonderful characterisation. SISTER is a nuanced and gripping read. As Beatrice takes the first flight home from New York upon learning of her sister's disappearance we follow her down the rabbit hole of her sister's life. As Beatrice starts to pull together the strands of Tess's life she becomes mired in the same danger and could well face the same consequences. What is most powerful about this story is the writer's understanding of what we will do for love and what extremes we will go to to protect and avenge those closest to us. For anyone with a sister, brother, parent or child.
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